Escrow closing statement shows debits and credits for buyer and seller. Which statement is correct?
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Debit to buyer might include new mortgage
A is incorrect because a new mortgage is not a debit to the buyer - it's actually a credit that offsets the purchase price. The debit would be the down payment portion the buyer pays out-of-pocket.
Debit to seller might include prepaid property taxes
B is incorrect because prepaid property taxes are a credit to the seller, not a debit. The seller receives a credit for taxes they've already paid but won't use (they won't own the property for that period).
Credit to buyer might include buyer-paid discount points
C is incorrect because discount points paid by the buyer are a debit to the buyer, not a credit. Points are prepaid interest that increases the buyer's closing costs.
Credit to seller might include property sale price
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